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RE: Clarinet Lyre for marching

Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2002-08-17 00:43

ken wrote: "...NO; the lyre if assembled correctly will not interfere with the 'linkage' from upper to lower joint...." He then suggests, after the lyre ring is attached to the right joint's tenon socket ring: "...depress the 3 ring keys of the lower joint to make sure there's proper clearance...."

ken, I wasn't kidding about having seen bridge interference. All Clarinets are not built alike. I now own a Clarinet which would suffer interference between any lyre ring and the left joint linkage. I have seen at least one other which also could not be fitted with a lyre ring without adjustment to the L/R bridge mechanism. I suspect there may be several models of Clarinets, especially those not particularly intended for marching, that may have similar designs.

Also, I really don't prefer your assembly order. I have seen lower tenons (bottom of the right joint) chipped due to being waved around during left and right joint assembly, including an instrument (now mine) whose former owner did it twice. So I suggest, especially for younger students, installing the bell on the right joint first, then proceeding with the balance of your sequence.. Of course, through use of proper care and caution, your way may be fine, especially as you are accustomed to it.

Regards,
John

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